Geography of India (Part -I) (UPSC)

Total Questions: 50

21. The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and subtropical zones is: [1997]

(a) 21°C
(b) 18°C
(c) 12°C
(d) 15°C

Correct Answer: (a) 21°C

Solution:As per "Khullar", the isotherm line, which divides the India North-South into almost two equal parts in 20°C. The isotherm of 20°C runs roughly parallel to tropic of Cancer. So nearest option is (a) 21°C

22. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: [1997]

List-I (Minerals)	List-II (Typical areas of occurrence)
A. Coal	1. Bhandara
B. Gold	2. Karanpura
C. Mica	3. Hutti
D. Manganese	4. Nellore

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	3	2	4
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	3	4	1	2
(d)	2	1	4	3

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:Coal is found in Karanpura of Jharkhand. Gold is found in mines of Hutti in Karnataka. Mica is found in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. Manganese is found in Bhandara of Maharashtra.

23. The Alamatti is on the river: [1997]

(a) Godavari
(b) Kavery
(c) Krishna
(d) Mahanadi

Correct Answer: (c) Krishna

Solution:The Alamatti dam is build on the river Krishna in Karnataka. It is a multi-purpose project. The water is used in canal irrigation and hydroelectric production.

24. Consider the map given below: [1997]

The predominant languages spoken in the areas marked A, B, C and D are respectively:

(a) Brajbhasha, Bhojpuri, Maithili and Awadhi
(b) Awadhi, Maithili, Bhojpuri and Brajbhasha
(c) Brajbhasha, Awadhi, Bhojpuri and Maithili
(d) Maithili, Bhojpuri, Brajbhasha and Awadhi

Correct Answer: (c) Brajbhasha, Awadhi, Bhojpuri and Maithili

Solution:According to the given map the area marked 'A' is Mathura area of Uttar Pradesh, where Brajbhasha is spoken. 'B' is marked by Faizabad of U.P., and the language spoken is 'Awadhi'. 'C' area is 'Arah' area of Bihar where 'Bhojpuri' is spoken. 'D' refers to north Bihar where 'Maithili' is predominantly spoken.

25. The canal-carrying capacity of Farakka is: [1997]

(a) 75,000 Cusecs
(b) 70,000 Cusecs
(c) 40,000 Cusecs
(d) 35,000 Cusecs

Correct Answer: (c) 40,000 Cusecs

Solution:The canal carrying capacity of Farakka barrage is 40,000 cusec. Farakka barrage is a 2245 metre long barrage across the river Ganga.

26. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? [1997]

(a) Teak : Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Deodar : Madhya Pradesh
(c) Sandalwood : Kerala
(d) Sundari : West Bengal

Correct Answer: (d) Sundari : West Bengal

Solution:Sundari tree is found in Sundarban area of West Bengal. Sundarban is a largest wetland area in the world. Sundarban got its name itself due to abundance of 'Sundari' tree in this area.

27. Consider the map given below: [1997]

The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively:

(a) Rift valley region, Chhattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region and Chhota Nagpur
(b) Chhattisgarh plain, Chhota Nagpur plateau, Rift valley region, and Rain shadow region
(c) Rift valley region, Chhattisgarh plain, Chhota Nagpur plateau and Rain shadow region
(d) Chhattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region, Chhota Nagpur plateau and Rift valley region

Correct Answer: (c) Rift valley region, Chhattisgarh plain, Chhota Nagpur plateau and Rain shadow region

Solution:The place marked in the given map are:

Marked Option	Region	Place where found
'A'	Rift valley region	Narmada and Tapti
'B'	Chhattisgarh plain	Mahandi river
'C'	Chhota Nagpur plateau	Jharkhand
'D'	Rain shadow area	Eastern part of western ghat

28. According to the latest census figures sex ratio in India is: [1997]

(a) declining
(b) stable
(c) increasing
(d) fluctuating

Correct Answer: (d) fluctuating

Solution:In the 1981 Census, the sex ratio in India was 934. By 1991 it had declined to 927 per 1000 men. In 2001 Census it rose to 933. This shows that it keeps on fluctuating depending upon various factors. This question was asked in 1997 at that time the correct answer was fluctuating because in the 1981 census, sex ratio in India was 934. By 1991 it declined to 927. In 2001 census it rose to 933 and in 2011 it further rose to 943. So its answer as per 2024 (now) will be increasing.

29. The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar islands belongs to the: [1997]

(a) Australoid race
(b) Caucasoid race
(c) Mongoloid race
(d) Negroid race
(e) c & d

Correct Answer: (e) c & d

Solution:The tribes of the Islands belong to two different races. The Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges and the Sentinelese living in the Andaman group of islands belong to the Negrito group while the Nicobarese and Shompens, living in Nicobar Islands belong to the Mongoloid group.

30. In the map shown rivers labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively: [1997]

(a) Kosi, Gomti, Ghaghara and Gandak
(b) Kosi, Ganga, Gomti and Ghaghara
(c) Gandak, Ganga, Gomti and Ghaghara
(d) Teesta, Gomti, Ghaghara and Kosi

Correct Answer: (a) Kosi, Gomti, Ghaghara and Gandak

Solution:Kosi, Gomati, Ghagra and Gandak

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